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Jason Hiner, Editor in Chief

Poll: Can new BlackBerry Q10 win back converts and retain loyalists?

By Jason Hiner | May 13, 2013, 1:35 PM PDT

The BlackBerry Q10 wants to win back Android and iPhone converts and re-energize the faithful. Does it appeal to you? Take our poll.
Best practices in Cloud and SaaS: A special feature

By Jason Hiner | March 21, 2013, 1:49 PM PDT

Cloud computing in general and Software as a Service in particular have developed into an irresistible force. These resources can help you do it right.
How to use 'Pin Tab' to organize your work in Google Chrome

By Jason Hiner | February 20, 2013, 12:43 PM PST

Google Chrome's "Pin Tab" feature is an often-overlooked option that can help power users organize their work in the browser and manage tab creep.
Google Now: The future of big data and Android's game-changer

By Jason Hiner | February 14, 2013, 12:41 PM PST

While Google Now raises plenty of privacy hackles, it's also a stunningly useful example of the power of big data and a major advantage for Android.
Surface Pro preview: Triple-play UI is its best innovation

By Jason Hiner | February 5, 2013, 6:00 PM PST

As a hybrid tablet/laptop, Microsoft Surface Pro makes a bold pitch to reinvent the portable PC, but a few big caveats get in the way. Read TechRepublic's product preview.
2013's hot topic: The Internet of Things (and our new way of covering it)

By Jason Hiner | January 11, 2013, 6:17 AM PST

We've got special coverage of The Internet of Things, one of the hottest topics in IT for 2013. And when we say 'special,' we mean we're trying something new.
GE's $200 million bet to resurrect IT

By Jason Hiner | November 30, 2012, 7:58 PM PST

To enable its renaissance in U.S. manufacturing, GE Appliances had to completely reboot IT to act like an agile startup. TechRepublic has an inside look at the groundbreaking project.
Windows 8: Four big takeaways for business and IT

By Jason Hiner | October 25, 2012, 2:51 PM PDT

Windows 8 officially arrives on new tablets and PCs on Friday. For the enterprise, here are the four most important things to know about the new platform.
Why Big Data matters: The experts weigh in

By Jason Hiner | October 3, 2012, 2:01 PM PDT

To sort through the massive hype around Big Data, we've got a killer panel of experts. See the live-streamed event on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 4:30pm ET.
iPhone 5: What it means for business professionals

By Jason Hiner | September 12, 2012, 7:21 PM PDT

For those who use the iPhone for business, here are the eight most important things you need to know about the redesigned iPhone 5.
If you want to try Windows 8, wait for a hybrid

By Jason Hiner | August 31, 2012, 12:38 PM PDT

There's one big problem with Windows 8: it has a split personality disorder. If you want the maximum Windows 8 experience, you'll need a hybrid tablet/laptop.
The five hottest IT trends of 2012, so far

By Jason Hiner | August 16, 2012, 12:28 PM PDT

The IT world continues to sprint forward at an unrelenting pace and these are its five hottest trends so far in 2012, according to TechRepublic's Jason Hiner.
Dump Gmail for Outlook.com? Four reasons you might

By Jason Hiner | August 2, 2012, 12:43 PM PDT

Microsoft's Gmail competitor has finally arrived. You might be surprised to learn that it brings some useful innovations to webmail. Here are the big four.
Can Microsoft be right about tablets and Apple, Amazon, and Google be wrong?

By Jason Hiner | July 26, 2012, 10:18 AM PDT

If you haven't realized it yet, Microsoft is trying to do something different in tablets. But, the strategy has three big question marks.
No new articles or comments on TechRepublic on Tuesday, July 10

By Jason Hiner | July 9, 2012, 1:52 PM PDT

TechRepublic members will not be able to login or post in any discussions for 24 hours on July 10, but the site will still be live in read-only mode.
How Ford reimagined IT from the inside-out to power its turnaround

By Jason Hiner | July 9, 2012, 10:58 AM PDT

With its Ford SYNC product and a technophile CEO, Ford now has a reputation as a tech innovator. But, here's the inside story of the big IT moves it orchestrated behind the scenes.
Android's killer feature just boosted its lead over iPhone

By Jason Hiner | June 29, 2012, 10:34 AM PDT

A key feature where of Android trumps the iPhone is notifications. With iOS 6 and Android 4.1 on the horizon, the gap is about to widen.
Microsoft Surface: iPad knockoff for enterprise? That works

By Jason Hiner | June 21, 2012, 9:37 AM PDT

Cynics may mock the Microsoft Surface as an iPad knockoff, but it has enough going for it to turn the heads of a lot of business customers.
Poll: Is your company waiting on Windows 8 to decide its tablet strategy?

By Jason Hiner | June 13, 2012, 4:17 PM PDT

TechRepublic wants to know if your company has its tablet strategy on hold until you see Windows 8 this Fall. Answer poll and join the discussion.
The Enterprise Strikes Back: 21 of the 25 hottest tech firms are biztech

By Andrew Nusca | June 8, 2012, 5:21 AM PDT

Forget about Facebook. Tech's big growth story is in the enterprise. Culled from Forbes' list of the 25 fastest-growing tech companies, the enterprise rules.

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